Top 10 Science Fiction Books You Should Read
1. Dune by Frank Herbert
A sprawling epic of politics, religion, ecology, and human ambition set on the desert planet Arrakis. *Dune* is both grand in scope and intimate in its character struggles, exploring power, prophecy, and survival. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
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A child genius is trained through simulated war games to lead humanity’s defense in an interstellar conflict. This novel balances tactical brilliance, internal conflict, and moral dilemmas. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
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Absurd, witty, and cosmic — this cult favorite follows Arthur Dent’s journey through space after Earth’s demolition. It mixes humor with speculative ideas in a way few others do. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
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This classic series begins with mathematician Hari Seldon’s prediction that the Galactic Empire will collapse, and his creation of a foundation to preserve knowledge. A visionary saga of science, prediction, and human destiny. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
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A chilling dystopia of surveillance, thought control, and authoritarian rule. Though often grouped as political fiction, its speculative vision of technology and ideology has made it a science fiction landmark. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
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In a future society where books are banned and "firemen" burn them, one man begins to question his role. It’s a meditation on censorship, knowledge, and the cost of conformity. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
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Stranded on Mars after a mission failure, astronaut Mark Watney must use ingenuity and science to survive. A thrilling mix of hard science, suspense, and human grit. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
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A futuristic society shaped by genetic engineering, psychological conditioning, and social hierarchy. Though dystopian, its speculative science and moral questions place it firmly in science fiction. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
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In a post-apocalyptic future, bounty hunter Rick Deckard tracks replicants (androids) with implanted memories. Questions about identity, humanity, and virtual existence pervade this classic. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
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One of the earliest sci-fi tales: a time traveler journeys to the distant future and witnesses humanity’s evolution and decay. A foundational speculative work. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
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